四川省成都市双流中学2023-2024学年高二英语上学期10月月考试题（Word版附答案）

双流中学高2021级高三第二学月考试

英语试题

第I卷  选择题（100分）

第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1．Where does the smell probably come from?

A．The kitchen.  B．The bedroom. C．The living room.

2．How much should the man pay for a dozen red roses now?

A．15 dollars.  B．17 dollars. C．20 dollars.

3．What did the man do first last Saturday?

A．He visited a museum. B．He went to the park. C．He watched a movie.

4．How much will the woman pay for the glasses?

A．$90.  B．$150. C．$240.

5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Classmates.  B．Colleagues. C．Teacher and student.

第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段对话，回答以下6-7小题。

6．What is the woman going to do on Saturday afternoon?

A．Go to a festival.    B．Take a part-time job.         C．Meet her friends.

7．Where are the speakers probably now?

A．In a factory.    B．In a grocery.         C．In a supermarket.

听第7段对话，回答以下8-9小题。

8．Why did Lisa sleep badly last night?

A．She stayed up late.    B．She drank too much coffee.   C．She suffered from pressure.

9．What does the man advise the woman to do before bedtime?

A．Take some pills.    B．Do some exercise.         C．Drink hot milk.

听第8段对话，回答以下10-12小题。

10．What’s the relationship between smoking and drinking?

A．Dependent.    B．Unrelated.         C．Contradictory.

11．What do we know about nicotine?

A．It helps quit drinking.  B．It makes people sleepy.      C．It weakens the effect of alcohol.

12．What is mentioned at last?

A．The method of the research.         B．The subjects of the research.

C．The significance of the research.

听第9段对话，回答以下13-16小题。

13．What does the competition try to find this year?

A．The best dancer. B．The best actor. C．The best singer.

14．How should people enter the competition?

A．By fax. B．By phone. C．Through the Internet.

15．When does the sports hall close this week?

A．At 10:30 pm. B．At 9:00 pm. C．At 8:00 pm.

16．What do we know about the new swimming pool?

A．It is bigger than the old one.

B．It will be free for the first week.

C．It will be open earlier than planned.

听下面一段独白，回答以下17-20小题。

17．What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．Katherine’s early life.     B．Katherine’s career.    C．Katherine’s hobbies.

18．When did Katherine graduate from college?

A．In 1932.       B．In 1936.      C．In 1938.

19．What did John Glenn think of Katherine?

A．She was generous.       B．She was ambitious.    C．She was trustworthy.

20．How did most people get to know Katherine?

A．By seeing a movie.       B．By reading her book.    C．By watching her journey to the moon.

第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Blue Grotto, Italy

Despite its name, it is actually not a grotto(洞穴)but a sea cave, about 60m long. What makes it one of the most beautiful caves in the world is the blue color, as its name suggests. When you enter inside, you can see it is filled with weird blue light. This color is formed by the unique combination of the rocks, the entrance, the clear water and the whole shape. In fact, you can’t identify where the source of the blue light is.

Son Doong Cave, Vietnam

This is known as the largest cave in the world, not because of its length—in fact, it is just about 5km long. But its size comes from its enormous passages and caves, reaching 200m in height. In addition, there is an underground river, making the cave even more impressive.

Marble Caves, Chile

Located far from any road, the caves are accessible only by boat. This is the most beautiful cave structure in the world, in which crystal clear water is literally lightened by dazzling(使目眩)blue ice walls. A magical, fabulous, unreal and almost unearthly sight! The caves are best seen from September to February and earlier in the morning when the sunlight streams inside.

Reed Flute Cave, China

Its name comes from the reeds beside its entrance that have been used for making flutes(长笛). It is not too long and not too deep-only about 500m in length. What makes this cave more special is the history. It has been known since ancient times. And when you enter inside, you can see a lot of inscriptions(碑文)dating back to medieval times, starting from the times of the Tang Dynasty (around 792 AD).

21．What is Blue Grotto most famous for?

A．Its long history. B．Its strange shape. C．Its clear water. D．Its amazing color.

22．When are the visitors advised to visit Marble Caves?

A．At noon in March. B．At night in October.

C．At sunrise in December. D．In the morning in August.

23．Which is the largest cave of the four?

A．The Blue Grotto. B．Son Doong Cave.

C．Marble Caves. D．Reed Flute Cave.

B

Close to a century ago, New York’s Coney Island was famed for its sideshows (杂耍). Eye-catching signs crowded the island’s attractions, showing off circus shows, sword swallowers—and even an exhibition of tiny babies.

The babies were premature ones kept alive in incubators (婴儿保育箱) pioneered by Dr. Martin Couney. The medical establishment had rejected his incubators, but Dr. Couney didn’t give up on his aims. Starting in 1896, he funded his work by displaying the babies and charging 25 cents to see the show. In return, parents didn’t have to pay for Dr. Couney’s incubators, and many children survived who would never have had a chance otherwise.

Born in 12, Lucille Horn ended up in an incubator on Coney Island. She’d been born a twin, but her twin died at birth. And the hospital staff told her father that there wasn’t a chance she’d live. “It was just: You die because you didn’t belong in the world,” Horn says. But her father refused to accept that answer. He grabbed a blanket to wrap her in, called a taxi, and took her to Coney Island—and to Dr. Couney’s infant (婴幼儿) exhibit.

Years later, Horn decided to return to see the babies—this time as a visitor. When she took the opportunity to introduce herself, Dr. Couney went over to a man who was uneasily looking at his small infant. “Look at this young lady,” Dr. Couney told the man. “She’s one of our babies. And that’s how your baby’s gonna grow up.”

Horn was just one of thousands of premature infants that Dr. Couney cared for and displayed at amusement parks until the 194s. He died in 1950, shortly after incubators like his were introduced in most hospitals. At the time, Dr. Couney’s efforts were largely unknown—but at least one person will never forget him. “Ninety-six years later, here I am, all in one piece. And I’m thankful to be here,” Horn says.

24．What can we learn about Dr. Couney’s incubator?

A．It pushed medical science forward. B．It was the most famous sideshow.

C．It saved many premature babies. D．It charged each infant 25 cents.

25．Why was Horn taken to Dr. Couney’s infant exhibit?

A．She belonged in nowhere else but Coney Island.

B．It was the only place where she might survive.

C．The hospital staff lacked the patience to care for her.

D．Her father refused to accept the death of her twin sister.

26．What is the purpose of Dr. Couney’s words in Paragraph 4?

A．To relieve the man’s anxiety. B．To introduce the lady to the man.

C．To promise the baby’s bright future. D．To explain the function of the incubator.

27．What should we learn from Dr. Couney’s story?

A．Medical knowledge. B．Earning power.

C．Persuasive techniques. D．Flexible mind.

C

To the delight of bookworms, anyone who has ever told you burying your head in a book means you’re being unsociable will have to cat their wards. A new study suggests those who regularly read，especially fiction，are actually nicer and more empathetic(善解人意)people.

The study, carried out by Kingston University London, and presented at the British Psychological Society conference in Brighton, UK, last week, also found that those who just watched television seemed to be less kind and understanding of other people.

For the study, the researchers questioned 123 people on their preferences for books.TV shows, and plays. They were also quizzed about the type of entertainment they preferred from comedy or romance to drama. Then they were tested on their interpersonal skills. The researchers asked them about their behavior towards others, whether they understood and respected others’ points of view, and whether they actively belted other people.

Drawing on these responses sheet, the researchers found some mind-boggling results. They discovered that those who read more showed greater positive social behavior and a better ability to empathize with others, while those who preferred watching TV didn’t show the same ability to empathize and were more likely to show unsociable behavior.

They also found the forms of fiction people preferred were linked to their interpersonal skills and behavior. Those who preferred fiction displayed the most positive social skills. Romance and drama lovers showed the ability to see others’ points of view, while comedy fans were particularly. Able to relate to others the most.

The researchers concluded that those who read fiction regularly are more well-adapted to see things from other people’s points of view, which makes them better at understanding people. However, they do acknowledge that their study didn’t conclude if the effects are causal-does reading make you nicer and more empathetic, or do more empathetic people tend to read fiction? Even so. picking up a book can’t hurt, and might just make the world a nicer place.

28．How did the researchers conduct the research?

A．By making questionnaire surveys. B．By comparing experiment statistics.

C．By observing participants’ behaviors. D．By referring to previous study reports.

29．What does the underlined word “mind-boggling” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Embarrassing. B．Rewarding. C．Amazing. D．Disappointing.

30．What can improve people’s empathetic abilities the most according to the study?

A．Reading fiction and comedy. B．Enjoying romance and drama.

C．Taking part in social activities. D．Watching plays on social media.

31．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．All people support the research result. B．Further study is needed on this subject.

C．The nicer and kinder people like reading. D．Reading can help people make more friends.

D

Some bacteria(细菌)have a superpower that scientists would love to use. These bacteria gain energy from light, just as plants do.Scientists have wanted to use cyanobacteria(蓝藻菌)to make electricity. But in previous research, they didn’t survive long on artificial surfaces. Researchers have now moved them to a living surface — a mushroom. Their creation is the first mushroom to make electricity.

Applied Physicist Simon Jackson and his team turned that mushroom into a mini energy farm. This bionic(生物电子的)mushroom combines 3D printing, conductive ink and bacteria to generate electricity. Its design could lead to new ways of combining nature with electronics.

Like plants, cyanobacteria make their own food from sunlight, releasing electrons(电子). When enough electrons build up in one place, they can create an electric current.

The researchers needed to bring a lot of these bacteria together. They decided to use 3D printing to place them precisely onto a surface.Jackson’s team chose mushrooms for that surface. After all, they realized, mushrooms naturally host communities of bacteria and other microbes. Finding test subjects for their tests was easy. Jackson simply went to the grocery store and picked up white button mushrooms.

Printing on those mushrooms, though, turned out to be a real challenge. 3D printers have been designed to print on flat surfaces, but mushroom caps are curved. The researchers spent months writing computer code to solve the problem. Eventually, they came up with a program to 3D print their ink onto the curved mushroom tops.

The researchers printed two“inks”onto their mushrooms. One was a green ink made of cyanobacteria. They used this to make a spiral pattern on the cap. They also used a black ink made of graphene, which is great at conducting electricity. They printed this ink in a branching pattern across the mushroom top.

Then it was time to shine.

“Cyanobacteria are the real heroes here,”says Jackson. When his team shone light on the mushrooms, the bacteria gave out electrons. Those electrons flowed into the graphene and created an electric current.

32．What was the problem in previous research?

A．Cyanobacteria didn’t produce electrons.    B．Cyanobacteria couldn’t get enough light.

C．The researchers chose the wrong bacteria.   D．No suitable home was made for cyanobacteria.

33．Why were mushrooms finally chosen as test subjects?

A．They are convenient to find.              B．They can produce electric currents.

C．They are where bacteria can naturally grow.  D．They can be easily combined with 3D printing.

34．What is the major function of the black ink in this test?

A．To feed bacteria.                       B．To deliver electrons.

C．To produce electricity.                   D．To reshape mushroom tops.

35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Who are the real heroes?                 B．New application of 3D printing

C．Nature combined with electrons           D．Bionic mushroom makes electricity

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

When we answer questions with silence, it is often very powerful indeed.    36    For some people, silence comes naturally. But there are quite a few of us who need to learn the art of practicing silence. Read on for more reasons to try silence in your daily communications.

Silence gets people’s attention

If you have ever been in a classroom, you have most likely experienced how silence often gets everyone’s attention. When the teacher stops talking, a signal goes to the brain that something has happened.    37    The same is true in our daily conversations. If we fall silent, people will notice it and we gain their attention.

Silence uses body language

Often our body language is a more powerful way of communicating than what comes out of our mouth.    38   The ability to understand and use body language is a powerful tool that can help you connect with others, express what you really mean, and build better relationships.

Silence offers sympathy for others

There are times in life when silence offers sympathy and understanding to others. Sometimes we simply don’t have the right words to communicate to someone who is struggling with a hurtful or painful situation. But we can still show them that we care and we are there for them.    39  

Silence is polite

   40    They may be radio broadcasts, news channels, stores and the constant chatter of people around us. So when we do get the chance to talk, we usually feel like we have to fill every thought into a short period of time. However, when we are silent we give others a chance to speak. We show them that they matter.

A．We can offer comfort by our calming silence.

B．The silence often leaves the other person puzzled.

C．To comfort them, you may tell them a similar painful situation.

D．Often the other person would quickly get the needed answer in silence.

E．Our facial expressions, eye contact, and even tone of voice speak the loudest.

F．We live in a society where we are fighting with so many sources of information.

G．All of a sudden, you pay attention and wonder why communication has stopped.

第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

As the Alaskan sky gradually turned dark blue, the commands to my sled dog team broke the silence. I threw a glance over my shoulder as I rushed down the     41     waterway in the sub-zero(零下)temperatures. Where was Mike, my     42    ? I wondered if he realized I was miles away.

While out     43     in the early evening, my lead dog smelled something it couldn’t resist. Regardless of my instructions, it instinctively(本能地)ran around and led all the other dogs in the     44     direction at full speed. In my     45     with Mike over the past few days, I’d, been told that if I got     46     I would be in big trouble. There weren’t any supplies for me - no extra clothing or shelter, not to mention the fire starter, and we had seen wolf tracks     47    .

It was March, the end of the Alaskan     48    . A long time from Australia had brought me to Yukon, Alaska. My hosts’ log cabin(小木屋)was the starting point for my 10-day     49    . Having enjoyed many years of exploring the Alaskan wilderness, the couple, Wayne and Scarlett, chose to      50      adventurers to experience the same lifestyle.

     51      a team of sled is not as easy as it appears. I’d imagined it would be a very relaxing experience, in which I would ride along with a      52      expression while gazing at the passing landscape. In reality it turned out much      53     . You must predict where your dogs would go and how the surface ahead might change. During the journey, we stayed in a different place every night, and      54      our dog teams. These dogs can      55      our safety and help us escape dangerous situations, so their health and well-being always rank first. After we      56      I started collecting snow for water and cutting firewood.

Luckily, I didn’t end up in the fangs(尖牙)of      57     . My guide      58      me sometime later. Our dog teams, in the excitement of being      59     , headed straight for each other. There’s never a      60      moment.

41．A．frozen B．closed C．blocked D．melted

42．A．host B．friend C．guide D．teammate

43．A．escaping B．exploring C．running D．hiking

44．A．normal B．same C．opposite D．right

45．A．arguments B．promises C．suggestions D．conversations

46．A．lost B．beaten C．stolen D．hurt

47．A．rarely B．usually C．slowly D．narrowly

48．A．spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter

49．A．research B．survey C．adventure D．experiment

50．A．persuade B．help C．urge D．order

51．A．Pushing B．Driving C．Pulling D．Dragging

52．A．pleasant B．nervous C．serious D．scary

53．A．happier B．easier C．smoother D．tougher

54．A．cared for B．paid for C．looked for D．waited for

55．A．forget B．prevent C．guarantee D．overlook

56．A．woke B．slept C．discussed D．settled

57．A．dogs B．tigers C．bears D．wolves

58．A．missed B．lost C．found D．called

59．A．reunited B．taught C．separated D．punished

60．A．fascinating B．boring C．exciting D．satisfying

第II卷  非选择题（50分）

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As the curtain on the stage falls slowly,Lincoln Center bursts into   61   (thunder)applause. Chinese ballet dancer Chun Wai Chan once again impresses the audience from all over the world     62   his perfect performance in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.

Born in Huizhou City in 1992,Chan has become   63   (attach) to dance since childhood. However, his parents preferred him to be a doctor or a lawyer in the future. The uncompromising boy then wrote a seven-page letter to his parents describing his   64   (determine)to study dance. Thanks to the sincere letter, Chan   65   (eventual) gained the support of his family, and at 12, he was admitted to Guangzhou Arts School,   66   (mark)the start of his dream-seeking journey.

To get more people    67   (know) and love ballet, he often shares ballet teaching videos on social media,   68   provides ballet enthusiasts with a free chance to learn ballet. For every role he plays, he integrates Chinese culture and his understanding of life into his body language.

Chan   69   (try) hard to promote the Chinese culture on    70   western ballet stage now. Liang Zhu(Butterfly Lovers), a ballet adaptation of an ancient Chinese legend choreographed by him, will be performed at Lincoln Center in New York soon.

第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

A foreign student graduated with honor from a fine university in Germany. He expected to find the good job and have a bright future. But in his disappointment, he wasn't even giving the chance for an interview! The third time he was refused, he phoned the company to ask how. "We don't employ dishonest people in Germany." is the answer. What was wrong? Shortly before he arrived in Germany, he found easy to steal ride. So he often rode without a ticket and was caught up three times. Now he had to pay a highly price for his own behavior. We should all keep in minds: Honesty is the best policy.

第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

72．假设你是李华。近期，你校英语俱乐部将举办迎新派对，请你代表高三学长发言，向来自高一的新成员分享你的高中生活以及给他们的建议。请你根据以下要点写一篇发言稿。

1. 你的高中生活回忆；

2. 给高一新成员的建议。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 文章开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Good afternoon! My dear new friends,

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That’s all! Thank you for your listening!

双流中学高2024届高三10月月考英语试题参考答案：

一．听力部分

1.A  2．B  3．C  4．B  5．A 6．B  7．A  8．C  9．B 10．A  11．C  12．C  13．C  14．B

15．A  16．B  17．B  18．B  19．C  20．A

二．阅读理解

21．D  22．C  23．B  24．C  25．B  26．A  27．D  28．A  29．C  30．A  31．B

32．D  33．C  34．B  35．D  36．D  37．G  38．E  39．A  40．F

三．完形填空

41．A  42．C  43．B  44．C  45．D  46．A  47．B  48．D  49．C  50．B  51．B  52．A

53．D  54．A  55．C  56．D  57．D  58．C  59．A  60．B

四．语法填空

61．thunderous    62．with    63．attached    64．determination    65．eventually    66．marking    67．to know    68．which    69．is trying    70．the

五．短文改错

1.the→a； 2.in→to；3.giving→given；4.how→why；5.is→was；

6.before→after；7.在easy前加it；8.去掉three前的up；9.highly→high；10.minds→mind

六．书面表达

72．  Good afternoon! My dear new friends, now I feel honored to share something about my senior high school life with you.

    Actually, there are lots of precious memories in this school. But what I want to share most is my experience of being a member of the English Club. During the last two years, I’ve participated in many interesting and meaningful activities, such as English speech competition, from which I’ve not only gained knowledge and skills, but also made some friends.

    In my opinion, to enjoy a wonderful senior high school life, firstly, you should have clear goals. What’s more, make sure you have a reasonable plan and manage your time well. Of course, don’t be afraid of asking for help whenever you have trouble. And I am always here ready to help you!

    That’s all!That’s all! Thank you for your listening!

听力原文

Text1：

M: Darling, I smell something burning.

W: Oh, dear. I forgot to turn off the gas.

M: We’re lucky that you didn’t set the whole house on fire.

W: I know! I was cooking when the telephone in the living room rang.

Text2：

M: Oh, so many kinds of roses. How much are the red roses?

W: We always sell them at 20 dollars a dozen, but now I can give you a 15 percent discount.

Text3：

M: What did you do last Saturday?

W: I visited the museum. How about you?

M: Well, there was a new movie on. I saw it with my friend and then went to the park.

Text4：

W: You’ve made enough soup to feed an army.

M: This way we’ll have plenty leftover for lunch tomorrow.

Q: What does the man mean?

Text5：

M: Our teacher always finds fault with my compositions.

W: What’s the problem?

M: Some small mistakes. That’s all. Look at my paper.

W: Um, these spelling errors do stand out.

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M: Hi, Mary. Are you going to the culture festival on Saturday?

W: No, I can’t. I have a part-time job in the afternoons. How about you?

M: I can’t, either. I work part-time, too.

W: That sounds tiring. What do you usually do on Saturday nights?

M: Uh, I usually meet my friends who work in a company. What about you?

W: I’m usually pretty tired after working in this factory.

M: So what do you do after you finish work here?

W: I just relax at home in the evening. I get up early on Sundays, do the cleaning and go to a supermarket.

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M: Lisa, there are dark circles under your eyes. Did you stay up late last night?

W: No, I just lost sleep. I have to give a presentation next week so I thought about too much about work.

M: You were just stressed out. Take care of your health to avoid problems.

W: You are right. I think I need to see a doctor and take some sleeping pills.

M: There is no need to do so for the time being. You can do yoga before going to bed or go for a walk after supper. And remember not to drink some strong tea or coffee before bedtime.

W: I’ll have a try. Thanks a lot.

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Many people who drink alcohol also like to smoke cigarettes. Drinking and smoking seem to be closely linked. But this may be more than just a mixing of two fairly common activities. New research has looked more closely at the relationship between cigarettes and alcohol. And the relationship is one of equal dependence. Smoking and drinking seem to feed on each other. Mahesh Thakkar, head of the research explains that when a person drinks alcohol they get sleepy. He says the drug, nicotine, in cigarettes fights that sleepy feeling. Thakkar’s earlier research shows that more than 85 percent of alcohol-dependent American adults also depend on nicotine. However, the new study shows a dependent relationship between alcohol and nicotine. The World Health Organization says 7 million people die every year from alcohol and nicotine use. Mahesh Thakkar and his team identified why alcohol use and smoking are often linked. He says this knowledge may help people break their addictions to alcohol and nicotine.

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M: Welcome. Jenny and I have got lots to tell you.

W: That’s right. This week Westfield Radio runs its annual competition. Last year it was to find the best dancer, and next year it will be the turn of local actors to enter. But this year we’re looking for the best singer in our city.

M: And what are the rules?

W: Not many. You need to phone your entry. We don’t accept entries through the Internet or by fax.

M: Right. Well, it’s school holidays this week, so what’s on offer?

W: The sports hall will open an hour earlier than usual at 8:00 am and shut later at 10:30 pm instead of nine. The indoor football ground is always popular and has to be booked in advance.

M: But what about the swimming pool?

W: Not quite such good news, I’m afraid. It will be open about a week later than planned, but good news now—there will be no charge for swimmers for the first week. It’s the same size as the old one, but it is much better equipped.

M: That’s great.

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The stars were always within reach of Katherine Johnson. Using her mathematics skills, she helped NASA send astronauts to the moon and helped them return home safely. Katherine was born in a small town in America, on August 26, 1918. Math came easily to her, and she performed excellently in school. Teachers allowed her to skip several grades to graduate from high school at 14 and from West Virginia State College at 18. In 1953, after years as a teacher and later as a housewife, she began working for NASA. There she worked as a “human computer”. Even after NASA began using electronic computers, the astronaut John Glenn requested that she should personally recheck the calculations before his flight. She continued to work at NASA until she retired in 1986. It wasn’t until the release of the movie Hidden Figures that she received widespread recognition. Katherine passed away on February 24, 2020.